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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.05, 2,231.53 and 1,058.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.05, 2,231.53 and 1,058.45 is: 1,460.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.05 : 2,231.53 = 1,058.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.05/2,231.53 = 1,058.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.05x = 2,231.53 × 1,058.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.05x = 2,361,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,967.63/1,617.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.67

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